Catering by Type

Pick a type to see listings in every state, when to book, and the questions to ask.

Which Type of Catering Should You Choose?

Choose drop-off trays from a restaurant for casual events and office lunches, a food truck for relaxed outdoor parties, a full-service caterer for weddings, galas and events over about 50 guests, and BBQ for big, informal crowds. Add a mobile bar or dessert cart if your main caterer does not offer them.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Source: catering.broker planning guide.

Dedicated catering companies: menus, cooking, delivery, staff and setup for parties, weddings and business events.

Full-Service Caterers

Dedicated catering companies: menus, cooking, delivery, staff and setup for parties, weddings and business events.

1,706 listed · book 2–6 months ahead
Food trucks, trailers and carts that can park and serve at private parties, offices, weddings and festivals.

Food Trucks

Food trucks, trailers and carts that can park and serve at private parties, offices, weddings and festivals.

947 listed · book 1–4 months ahead
Local restaurants, delis and cafes that offer catering trays, drop-off orders or full catering.

Restaurants That Cater

Local restaurants, delis and cafes that offer catering trays, drop-off orders or full catering.

543 listed · book 1–14 days ahead for trays; 1–2 months for staffed events
Barbecue caterers and smokehouses: brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken by the pound or per guest, with sides.

BBQ Catering

Barbecue caterers and smokehouses: brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken by the pound or per guest, with sides.

132 listed · book 1–3 months ahead
Caterers that specialize in weddings, banquets, galas and large celebrations, often with full staff and bar.

Wedding & Event Catering

Caterers that specialize in weddings, banquets, galas and large celebrations, often with full staff and bar.

133 listed · book 6–12 months ahead for weddings; 2–4 months for galas
Bakeries, dessert bars, ice cream and crepe carts that cater sweets for parties and events.

Dessert Catering

Bakeries, dessert bars, ice cream and crepe carts that cater sweets for parties and events.

121 listed · book 2–8 weeks ahead
Mobile bars, bartending services, espresso carts and drink trucks for events.

Bar & Coffee Catering

Mobile bars, bartending services, espresso carts and drink trucks for events.

54 listed · book 1–3 months ahead
Office lunches, boxed lunches, breakfast trays and meeting catering delivered to your workplace.

Corporate Catering

Office lunches, boxed lunches, breakfast trays and meeting catering delivered to your workplace.

13 listed · book 1–7 days ahead

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources & method